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Tactile Systems Technology (Tactile Systems Technology) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.64 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is Tactile Systems Technology Degree of Financial Leverage?

Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) measures the percentage change in EPS for a unit change in Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT). Tactile Systems Technology's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 0.64. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for Tactile Systems Technology's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

TCMD's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
73.01% of 830 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs TCMD: 0.64

Tactile Systems Technology Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Tactile Systems Technology's Degree of Financial Leverage can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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Tactile Systems Technology Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Tactile Systems Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.26 0.82 -17.50 0.08 1.06

Tactile Systems Technology Quarterly Data
Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
Degree of Financial Leverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.97 0.80 1.04 1.06 0.64

Competitive Comparison of Tactile Systems Technology's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Tactile Systems Technology's Degree of Financial Leverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Degree of Financial Leverage data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Tactile Systems Technology's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Tactile Systems Technology's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tactile Systems Technology's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



Tactile Systems Technology Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Tactile Systems Technology's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 1.196 (Mar. 2024) / -0.2 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( 16.367 (Mar. 2024) / -1.663 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=-6.98/-10.8419
=0.64***

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

** TTM data of EPS and EBIT was used to calculate Degree of Financial Leverage.
*** Please be aware that the Degree of Financial Leverage calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.


Tactile Systems Technology  (NAS:TCMD) Degree of Financial Leverage Explanation

Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) is a leverage ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company’s Earnings per Share (EPS) to fluctuations in its operating income, also referred to as Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), resulting from adjustments in its capital structure. DFL is an essential tool for companies to assess the appropriate level of debt or financial leverage in their capital structure. When EBIT remains relatively stable, it results in stable earnings and earnings per share. In such cases, the company may consider taking on substantial debt. However, for companies operating in industries with significant fluctuations in EBIT, it is advisable to keep debt at a manageable level.

The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be. Because interest is a fixed expense, leverage can amplify earnings and EPS. This is beneficial when EBIT is growing, but it can become problematic in tough economic conditions when EBIT is under pressure.

Be Aware

The use of financial leverage varies across different industries and business sectors, and the application of Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) should be adjusted accordingly.


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Tactile Systems Technology (Tactile Systems Technology) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
3701 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55416
Tactile Systems Technology Inc is a medical technology company. The company is engaged in developing and providing medical devices for the treatment of chronic diseases. The firm's proprietary platform flexitouch system provides a home-based solution for lymphedema patients. The entire system is another home solution for patients with chronic swelling and actitouch system for chronic venous insufficiency patients that may be worn throughout the day.
Executives
Boyd Vindell Washington director 1331 TYLER STREET NE, STE 200, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55413
Daniel L. Reuvers director, officer: President and CEO INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION, 311 ENTERPRISE DRIVE, PLAINSBORO NJ 08536
Sherri Lee Ferstler officer: Senior VP, Sales 1331 TYLER STREET NE, STE 200, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55413
William W Burke director 3868 MOCKINGBIRD LN, DALLAS TX 75205
Kristie Burns officer: Sr. VP Mktg & Clinical Affairs 3701 WAYZATA BLVD, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416
Eric Pauls officer: Senior VP, Sales 3701 WAYZATA BLVD, SUITE 300, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416
Elaine M. Birkemeyer officer: Chief Financial Officer 3701 WAYZATA BLVD, SUITE 300, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416
Brent Moen officer: Chief Financial Officer 3600 HOLLY LANE NORTH, SUITE 40, PLYMOUTH MN 55447
Carmen B Volkart director C/O MODULAR MEDICAL, INC., 16772 WEST BERNARDO DRIVE, SAN DIEGO CA 92127
Valerie L. Asbury director 3701 WAYZATA BLVD, SUITE 300, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416
David Brent Shafer director 2800 ROCKCREEK PARKWAY, NORTH KANSAS CITY MO 64117
Bryan Rishe officer: Vice President, Sales 1331 TYLER STREET NE, SUITE 200, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55413
Deepti Jain director 3701 WAYZATA BLVD, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416
Sheri Louise Dodd director 3701 WAYZATA BLVD, SUITE 300, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416
Gerald R. Mattys director, officer: Chief Executive Officer 1331 TYLER STREET NE, SUITE 200, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55413